{"product_id":"ball-python-lesser-clown","title":"Ball Python (Lesser Clown)","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eBall Python (Lesser Clown)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"240\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"166\"\u003ePython regius\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"186\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ball Python, Royal Python, Lesser Clown Ball Python\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"245\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"437\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"437\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults usually grow \u003cstrong data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"330\"\u003e3–5 feet (0.9–1.5 m)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with females typically being larger and heavier-bodied than males. Some females may reach up to 6 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"922\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"457\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"922\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eLesser (co-dominant, also called Lesser Platinum):\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightens overall colouration, often producing caramel-brown tones with a clean, reduced pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"731\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"731\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eClown (recessive):\u003c\/strong\u003e Creates a bold, reduced dorsal pattern, a clean headstamp, and unique side patterning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"922\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eIn combination, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eLesser Clown\u003c\/strong\u003e has a softer, more muted background colour with high-contrast striping and reduced side markings, creating a \u003cstrong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"919\"\u003estriking yet clean designer morph\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild-type ball pythons originate from \u003cstrong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eWest and Central Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, inhabiting savannahs, scrublands, and agricultural areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eburrow-dwelling\u003c\/strong\u003e, ball pythons often use rodent burrows for security and stable humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003cstrong data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003enocturnal ambush predator\u003c\/strong\u003e, feeding on small mammals and birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1288\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003cstrong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003e40-gallon breeder (36” × 18” × 18”)\u003c\/strong\u003e or equivalent is suitable for most adults. Provide two hides (warm and cool side), climbing décor, and a water dish large enough for soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain a daytime gradient of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e78–82°F (25–28°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a basking area of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003e88–92°F (31–33°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nighttime drops to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e72–75°F (22–24°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e are acceptable. Keep humidity at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e50–60%\u003c\/strong\u003e, with slightly higher levels during shedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juveniles thrive on hopper mice or rat pups every 5–7 days; adults generally eat medium rats every 10–14 days. Match prey size to the snake’s girth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ball pythons, including Lesser Clowns, are widely appreciated for their \u003cstrong data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003ecalm and manageable nature\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them excellent for keepers of all experience levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e While genetics alter appearance and breeding potential, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003ehusbandry is identical across all ball pythons\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2281\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003eLesser (Co-Dominant):\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightens colouration and reduces pattern. 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